A "whiplash" type neck injury is MOST often observed with what type of collision?

A) Rear-end impact
B) Frontal impacts
C) Rollover
D) Ejection


Answer: A

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You are caring for a young male patient who has overdosed on an unknown medication and has a decreased level of consciousness. When positioning the patient on the stretcher, which instructions will you give to the Emergency Medical Responders assisting you?

A) "When you put him on the stretcher, elevate his head and chest." B) "He will need to be positioned flat on his back when on the stretcher." C) "Place him in a supine position and then carefully elevate his feet." D) "When you move him to the stretcher, put him on his left side."

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Lynda has been losing weight and just doesn't look well. You ask her if she is ill, and she confides that she has an ongoing problem with diarrhea and abdominal cramping. Her family practitioner found no major problems and told her to try over-the-counter anti-diarrheal medicine. She is thinking about seeing a specialist, but she is not sure which type of specialist she needs. Which of the following healthcare professionals would you recommend? 

A. Gynecologist B. Gerontologist C. Osteopathic physician D. Gastroenterologist E. Bariatric specialist

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Which mineral(s) is/are essential in the formation of healthy bones and teeth?

a. Fluoride b. Phosphorus c. Calcium d. All of the above

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The progress notes section of the POR contains a(n) __________ note when the patient is relocated to another facility, and it summarizes the reason for admission, current diagnoses and medical information, and reason for relocation

a. discharge b. emergency c. follow-up d. transfer

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